Posted on 11/14/2006 8:28:17 PM PST by Vinny
George W. Bush, who led the Republicans and conservatives to three straight electoral victories, who won the White House against an incumbent Democratic administration, who rallied this nation after 9/11, and removed two oppressive regimes in Aghanistan and Iraq, is suddenly responsible for all that ails the nation.
This is no surprise to those of you who have been listening to the Democrats for six years, but now we have the Republicans and conservatives joining the chorus, the same folks who once celebrated the President as the next Churchill.
I have something to say to Joe Scarborough, Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan and the rest of the back bench second guessers who are maligning a good man whose winning percentage — close to 80 percent — is solid and who has more character than the rest of them combined.
Lay off. I am not sure what is more sickening, listening to Bill Maher or watching Scarborough and his media analysts cavorting as they try Freudian analysis on Bush and his father; or suggest with a straight face that the elder Bush and his team are foreign policy geniuses that George W. Bush should have consulted. You know, the guys who allowed tens of thousands of Shiites in the south to be massacred by Saddam because they refused to enforce the no-fly zone agreed to by the Butcher of Baghdad. Right, those geniuses.
George W. Bush, who led the Republicans and conservatives to three straight electoral victories, who won the White House against an incumbent Democratic administration, who rallied this nation after 9/11, and removed two oppressive regimes in Aghanistan and Iraq, is suddenly responsible for all that ails the nation.
This is no surprise to those of you who have been listening to the Democrats for six years, but now we have the Republicans and conservatives joining the chorus, the same folks who once celebrated the President as the next Churchill.
I have something to say to Joe Scarborough, Rush Limbaugh, Newt Gingrich, Pat Buchanan and the rest of the back bench second guessers who are maligning a good man whose winning percentage — close to 80 percent — is solid and who has more character than the rest of them combined.
Lay off. I am not sure what is more sickening, listening to Bill Maher or watching Scarborough and his media analysts cavorting as they try Freudian analysis on Bush and his father; or suggest with a straight face that the elder Bush and his team are foreign policy geniuses that George W. Bush should have consulted. You know, the guys who allowed tens of thousands of Shiites in the south to be massacred by Saddam because they refused to enforce the no-fly zone agreed to by the Butcher of Baghdad. Right, those geniuses.
As for Buchanan and Limbaugh, they so worked up the nation about immigration that they almost hand-delivered the Hispanic vote to the Democrats. What made this issue a national emergency all of sudden? Actually, nothing. President Bush's policy on immigration was similar to that of previous presidents, but his proposed solution is more creative than erecting a 700-mile wall.
You might also consider that in the mid 1990s Gingrich allowed Clinton to walk all over him at a time when Newt was touted as the hottest political genius since, well, Brent Scowcroft I guess.
It probably wouldn't hurt for all those hurting or gloating because of last week's election to simply be quiet. I appreciate the difficulty of this request, since many of them are paid to blather endlessly, but truthfully they have nothing relevant to say and they are losing their wits.
Bush has been one of a few conservatives in the country, along with a few folks at National Review and in Congress, to show a little class and grace in the midst of defeat. He did what any president should do when the opposing party wins — he extended his hand in partnership, but without offering up his principles. His Democratic enemies will show their true colors in due course and once the Republicans stop the bloodletting, they might get around to helping the President manage a tough war and the critical issues we confront as a nation.
But kicking a man when he's down has never been a sign of character. Republicans and Democrats might observe the example of Ronald Reagan. After beating Jimmy Carter in 1980, Reagan wanted desperately to reach out to the defeated President in a graceful way. Even as he prepared to take the oath of office, Reagan looked to Carter for news about the hostages in Iran in the hope that he could publicly credit Carter for securing their release. That's class.
President Bush is a good (but stubborn) man who has faced unprecedented calamities that would have tested even our greatest presidents. In fact, every president faces political setbacks and stands accused of major mistakes, particularly during time of war.
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, Ike, JFK, Reagan — all hailed as great presidents in many quarters, but all of whom had as many detractors as supporters. Even Churchill stood accused of major military blunders during World War I, and after saving his nation and leading it to victory in World War II, was immediately tossed out of power.
It is one thing to suggest that the war in Iraq could be better managed or that the President strayed too far from conservative principles, quite another to suggest that he has failed on every front simply because a confluence of factors led to shift in the Congress.
Here's hoping the President gets it right in Iraq, and leaves the White House in good standing, because he's still the toughest we've got. After all, any man who can drive the terrorists to applaud a Democratic victory surely is doing something right.
You might also consider that in the mid 1990s Gingrich allowed Clinton to walk all over him at a time when Newt was touted as the hottest political genius since, well, Brent Scowcroft I guess.
It probably wouldn't hurt for all those hurting or gloating because of last week's election to simply be quiet. I appreciate the difficulty of this request, since many of them are paid to blather endlessly, but truthfully they have nothing relevant to say and they are losing their wits.
Bush has been one of a few conservatives in the country, along with a few folks at National Review and in Congress, to show a little class and grace in the midst of defeat. He did what any president should do when the opposing party wins — he extended his hand in partnership, but without offering up his principles. His Democratic enemies will show their true colors in due course and once the Republicans stop the bloodletting, they might get around to helping the President manage a tough war and the critical issues we confront as a nation.
But kicking a man when he's down has never been a sign of character. Republicans and Democrats might observe the example of Ronald Reagan. After beating Jimmy Carter in 1980, Reagan wanted desperately to reach out to the defeated President in a graceful way. Even as he prepared to take the oath of office, Reagan looked to Carter for news about the hostages in Iran in the hope that he could publicly credit Carter for securing their release. That's class.
President Bush is a good (but stubborn) man who has faced unprecedented calamities that would have tested even our greatest presidents. In fact, every president faces political setbacks and stands accused of major mistakes, particularly during time of war.
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Truman, Ike, JFK, Reagan — all hailed as great presidents in many quarters, but all of whom had as many detractors as supporters. Even Churchill stood accused of major military blunders during World War I, and after saving his nation and leading it to victory in World War II, was immediately tossed out of power.
It is one thing to suggest that the war in Iraq could be better managed or that the President strayed too far from conservative principles, quite another to suggest that he has failed on every front simply because a confluence of factors led to shift in the Congress.
Here's hoping the President gets it right in Iraq, and leaves the White House in good standing, because he's still the toughest we've got. After all, any man who can drive the terrorists to applaud a Democratic victory surely is doing something right.
Yea...do nothing, amnesty, surrender the southern border.
The first several paragraphs were repeated. I thought I was going nuts at first. Now I'm convinced.
Rush spoke out against the amnesty legislation that was in the senate, but he never went after the president on it. Not sure where the author is coming from, lumping Limbaugh in with Buchanan.
Actually not a bad post. Bush has been steadfast in his fight against our enemies. Too bad he cannot say the same about his own party.
Your right. uuuh sorry.
PING
It might be noted that for years Rush has daily defended the President. Rush said he was 'tired of carrying the water' for Republicans who didn't show enough spine to win the election. And Rush has been 100% right on the immigration issue. This is not the time to attack the Right's leading voice. That audience of 20 million listeners didn't let anyone down. Most voted. And they mostly voted for conservative candidates. We lost the election this time with the help of the MSM. They won this one. But, another day is coming...
Had they gotten around to that in the past 6 years, they may very well have still been in the majority.
writer seems to blow with the wind.....
http://www.intellectualconservative.com/author/George%20Shadroui
However, Rush has never been president so he isn't qualified to talk about it.
Only George Bush can solve George Bush's problems.
Good article.
pingeroo
I see everything twice!
Actually, probably a good thing, it makes a valid point.
At least he's not blaming SAVAGE. LOL
I thought the same thing. It is insulting to put President Bush on the same page as that idiot Buchanan.
I agree. President Bush has been a very strong leader even while taking hits from his own party.
You're getting your opinions from the Republican echo chamber. :^)
There can never be a president in office for 6 years that anyone can agree with all of the time. And, respectfully, I disagree with President Dubya on immigration (however, I reserve some judgment as he may know some intel or have some civil dis-behavior models about which we are not aware.)
Notwithstanding the above, I'm a proud Bush supporter. And, I'm continually amazed at his strengh, courage, and the fact that he never, ever takes his eye of his top priority of keeping us Americans safe.
Thanks for the important post Vinny. I needed to write this.
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"isn't qualified to talk about it."
His show today...your dittohead is showing..:)
I thought my mouse was sticking. I wondered how the heck a laser mouse could get stuck like that. Sheesh.
Nice article, though. I don't think any other president in history has had so such hate thrown at him by the American press. I don't think a day went by without the press slashing and burning his every move.
Personally, I like the guy. What the press and their democrat side kicks did was abominable. No human being should be treated like that.
"dittohead is showing"
Yeah, I felt guilty even commenting on Rush because I've never had a radio talk show. I'm just a truck driver.
Totally agree with your post. Bush will be viewed as one of our greatest presidents when history looks back on these times.
It seems no one wants to give Bush credit. When he was first elected they said Cheney was actually calling the shots (Lyndon Larouche still says that), then it was Rove who was the real brain, then some cabal of neo-cons with 'Jewish' names. Now it's his Daddy....
Not really. I support Bush on the War and taxes,
NOT on his immigration policies (amnesty-lite) and his expansion of the Nanny state, or on his use of his ink-less veto pen.
I don't believe that we should be beating each other up over the elections though.
"But kicking a man when he's down has never been a sign of character. Republicans and Democrats might observe the example of Ronald Reagan. After beating Jimmy Carter in 1980, Reagan wanted desperately to reach out to the defeated President in a graceful way. Even as he prepared to take the oath of office, Reagan looked to Carter for news about the hostages in Iran in the hope that he could publicly credit Carter for securing their release. That's class.
President Bush is a good (but stubborn) man who has faced unprecedented calamities that would have tested even our greatest presidents. In fact, every president faces political setbacks and stands accused of major mistakes, particularly during time of war."
Bears repeating.......
Sadly, true... and bears repeating.
Actually, 3000 dead people on 9/11/01.
Apparently "bears repeating" bore repeating. That's a funny freak thing; "bears repeating" two posts in a row. hehe
Are you serious? He caves to what the Euro's think. He doesn't fight to win. He won't get tough beyond silly rhetoric.
He laid the claim to being tough and then backed off of the Axis of Evil. He won't use overwhelming force to kill the terrorist in Iraq once HE created the front line in the war on terror.
He is LOUSY with PR in the war by letting the MSM and others get away with calling Iraq a war when it's a battle in the WOT.
He let's the bureaucrats and backstabbers control his agenda and get away with leaks and treason and DOES NOTHING.
He scapegoats Rumsfeld who was at least doing the hard work of fighting the bureaucrats and the military-industrial complex. He let Colin Powell undermind his foreign policy and then puts in the worthless Condi Rice who licks the boots of Iran.
If that is steadfast then I'd hate to see wimpy.
ping
Yes, there has been much repeating in this entire thread, LOL!!!!
You can say that again...you can say that again.
Now THAT bears repeating!
Hehehe, ;-)
LOL!!
Laughing too hard.
My face hurts.
I disagree. There are too many genuine silver linings in this dark cloud. Take Florida, for example, the scene of the big media fiasco in 2000, the Republcan Governor won there by 52% to 45%. That shouldn't make Mr. Dean very happy in a year when the DNC victory was called a tidal wave. If this is the best they can do, under these circumstances, the DNC is going to be toast in 2008!
Here are some more 'signs' that should bring humility to democrats:
In Virginia, Allen (incumbant) lost by a mere .3 percent.
In Connecticut, Joe Lieberman, defeated by 'moveon.org' $$ in the DNC primary, and a supporter of Pres. Bush on Iraq, won as an Independent by 50%-40%
In Alabama, Riley beat Baxley 58% - 42%, a margin only slightly less than Bush won the state in 2004 (62%-37%)
Its most likely that the illegal immigration and fence issues were the biggest factors. Losing the Hispanic vote was a big factor, imnsho.
War fatigue has to be acknowledged. Still, they couldn't do better than split the Senate, and get a small lead in the House? They are going to get their tails wiped in 2008.
Especially if the newly elected "conservative democrats" get feminized by Pelosi. Man, is she planning to spend big, and she's going so far to the left, you'd think she'd fall over from the weight.
Savage is an idiot. I'm convinced of it for a few reasons, one of which is because he donated money to Jerry Brown's campaign rather than Chuck Poochigian. Jerry isn't even qualified for the position of Attorney General according to California law!
I was a fan of Vice President Chaney, and it was reinforced when I met him in September. One of the finest men around! I'd love to see him as President. Maybe in the next life...
President Bush has been a good President delivering lots of things for conservatives especially with the two excellent Supreme court appointments. In his second term Bush has lost the ability to fight back and go on the attack at his opponents and instead is contend to play the nice guy. Nice guys dont do well in politics.
Yes, you're right about the Supreme Court appointments. I almost forgot that.
Yea, I don't think Bush is all that bad, but immigration and the expansion of the Nanny State tarnishes his record.
You can't have everything I guess.
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